Liam Botham

Liam initially followed in his father’s footsteps, playing county cricket for Hampshire. He played three matches in the 1996 season. He took the wicket of former England captain Mike Gatting on his County Championship debut.
Botham left cricket in 1997 after one senior season and began a career in Rugby Union with West Hartlepool, Cardiff RFC, Newcastle Falcons and Leeds Tykes from 1997 – 2003.
He would then switch codes to Rugby League representing Leeds Rhinos, London Broncos and Wigan Warriors between 2003 and 2005.
Since retiring, Botham has run a sports travel company, established in 2016.